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Police in Sydney said: “Just before 2pm, emergency services were called to the intersection of Sydenham Road and Malakoff Street, Marrickville, following reports of a crash between a car and a motorcycle.

“The rider, a man in his 20s was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics and taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in a critical condition.

“The driver of the car was not injured, and she was taken to hospital for mandatory blood and urine testing.

“Traffic diversions are in place while officers from Inner West Police Area Command investigate the incident.”

Tiarnan’s mother Sharon was the national treasurer of Republican party Saoradh.

The party said in a statement: “Saoradh, wish to express our heartfelt condolences to our national treasurer Sharon Jordan, on the sudden passing of her son Tiarnan Rafferty, following an accident in Australia.

“The thoughts and prayers of all Saoradh Activists are with the Jordan and Rafferty families at this time.”

Pals took to social media to pay tribute to Tiarnan who was described as the ‘life and soul of the party’.